Relating to financial relief for commercial forestlands damaged by catastrophic fire events; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Establishes tax credit for reforestation of commercial forestland following loss from catastrophic fire event. Makes tax credit applicable for losses incurred from catastrophic fire during fire loss years that begin on or after November 1, 2018, and end on or before October 31, 2024. Makes tax credit available for up to three tax years after year in which State Forester issues preliminary certificate for loss. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2029. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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3
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1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2019
Committee
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources, then Finance and Revenue, then Tax Expenditures.
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Knopp
RRepublican
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